Big Five Family Safari

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This 7-day Big Five Family safari brings different activities that start with the Rhinos, to the largest park, the longest river in the world, the tree climbing lions, game walks, and boat trips all within this tour along many other adventurous activities good for family and children.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit top of the Murchison Falls
    • Game walks
    • Boat trips
    • Game drives
    • Big five animals experience

What's this trip about?

    This 7-day Big Five Family safari brings different activities that start with the Rhinos, to the largest park, the longest river in the world, the tree climbing lions, game walks, and boat trips all within this tour along many other adventurous activities good for family and children.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Game Drive
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Nature
  • River Cruise
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Park Fees
    • Government taxes
    • All Meals
    • Drinking water
    • Guide fees
    • Midrange Accommodation
    • All mentioned Activities

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrival in Entebbe

You will be picked up by our driver/guide who will transfer you to a hotel for an overnight stay. He will brief you about the tour and what time to pick you up on day 2.

DAY 2 To Murchison Falls NP Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early morning breakfast, your will set off to Murchison Falls National Park. Along Masindi Road You will stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for tracking the rhinos. Then have lunch here before proceeding. We Will have a short evening game drive.

DAY 3 In Murchison Falls NP

The day will be spent on a game drives. We will leave early morning and go on a game drive from 8am to 12noon, seeing several animals including lions and giraffes. In the afternoon (2pm to 5pm) we will go on the impressive launch trip on the Nile, up to the falls, giving you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and many different birds.

DAY 4 To Queen Elizabeth NP

Early morning we will leave for Queen Elizabeth NP. We will travel through Fort Portal and reach Mweya in Queen Elizabeth NP at midday, with a stunningly beautiful view over Kazinga Channel. In the late afternoon(4pm to 7pm) we will go on a game drive.

DAY 5 In Queen Elizabeth NP

This day is for a game drive on the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP, with thousands of Uganda Kobs, Lions, Elephants etc. Also on the programme is a two hours launch trip on the kazinga channel where we will see all the animals from the waterside.

DAY 6 To Lake Mburo NP

Early in the morning we will leave for Lake Mburo National Park Via ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National park in search of tree climbing lions. You will have lunch in Mbarara before you continue to Lake Mburo, a smaller but unique park, and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras.

DAY 7 To Entebbe Airport

Early morning we will go for a game walk. After late breakfast the last part of the journey will bring us to Entebbe Airport. On the way back after Masaka there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator for photo shoots, buying souvenirs and have lunch. We will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for an onwards flights.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,498
Price per day$214
Last Updated: 1/27/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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The tour guides and drivers were very professional and informative.

The tour guides and drivers were very professional and informative. My trip of 7 days was more than what I expected. All that was quoted in the itinerary was provid...

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Jul 2023

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organized, efficient, professional, experienced and responsive to your personal interests.

organized, efficient, professional, experienced and responsive to your personal interests.

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The Promised Gardens

Apr 2023

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Wow, we saw all the highlights, group was so much fun and the included meals were delicious.

Wow, we saw all the highlights, group was so much fun and the included meals were delicious.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Air ticket
    • Personal Items
    • Tips
    • Alcoholic Drinks
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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